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1852 Treaty between the U.S. and the Apache Nation of Indians (sometimes referenced as the “Treaty of Santa Fe”)
Transcribed copy of the 1852 Treaty available online at https://avalon.law.yale.edu/19th_century/apa1852.asp

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, January 10, 2023, Diverse coalition urges federal appeals court to protect Oak Flat Legal experts, native tribes, and religious groups seek protection of historic Native American sacred site in Arizona
Contact: Ryan Colby | media@becketlaw.org | 202-349-7219 | Dr. Wendsler Nosie Sr. | apaches4ss@yahoo.com | 928-812-4821

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, November 17, 2022, BREAKING: Federal appeals court gives Oak Flat another chance, Ninth Circuit will rehear Apache Stronghold’s appeal to save sacred land

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, October 10, 2022, Apache Stronghold Announces Sacred Sites Summit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, September 13, 2022, Federal report supports saving Oak Flat. New Bureau of Land Management report exposes planned devastation of culture, water, and environment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, September 6, 2022, Apache Stronghold Day of Prayer for Rehearing of Save Oak Flat Case in the Ninth Circuit Court

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, September 1, 2022, Apache Stronghold Begins Caravan to Ninth Circuit Court for Rehearing of Oak Flat Case Against the United States

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, August 18, 2022, Ninth Circuit may reconsider Oak Flat appeal, Apache Stronghold vows to pursue all avenues to protect Oak Flat, including at the Supreme Court
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, August 4, 2022, CHINA MAKES CLAIM ON TAIWAN AGAIN, DENIES OAK FLAT TO APACHE NATION, China Seeks to Loot Apache Sacred Place for China’s Own Uses China seeks foothold on U.S. with Oak Flat land grab by mining giants Rio Tinto & BHP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, June 24, 2022, Divided Ninth Circuit Appeals Court leads Apache Stronghold to Supreme Court - San Carlos, AZ – Today, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 decision ruled that the request for a preliminary injunction to halt the land exchange of Oak Flat be denied. Apache Stronghold—a coalition of Apaches, other Native peoples, and non-Native allies, which is represented by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty—has vowed to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court immediately. For more information or to arrange an interview with a Becket attorney, contact Ryan Colby at media@becketlaw.org or 202-349-7219. Interviews can be arranged in English, Chinese, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, October 22, 2021, San Francisco, CA, October 22, 2021, Native Religious Sacred Sites on federal land have no Protections from the U.S. Government

Media Advisory, For Immediate Release, October 22, 2021, Becket Law, Today: Apaches in court to save their sacred land Ninth Circuit to hear Apache Stronghold’s plea to save Oak Flat from destruction | Friday, October 22 at proximately 11: 20 a.m. PST | Oral argument will be held virtually at this link: Live Video Streaming of Oral Arguments and Events Courtroom #3. Weblink will not be made available until the morning of the oral argument on Fri. Oct. 22.

Media Advisory, For Immediate Release, October 18, 2021, Becket Law, Apaches in court to save their sacred land Ninth Circuit to hear Apache Stronghold’s plea to save Oak Flat from destruction | PDF | Word Document | Oral argument will be held virtually at this link: Live Video Streaming of Oral Arguments and Events | Friday, October 22 at approximately 9:30 am. PST (time may change), Courtroom #3. Weblink will not be made available until the morning of the oral argument on Fri. Oct. 22.

Statement, October 11, 2021 - Apache Stronghold Statement, Columbus Day, October 11, 2021 |

Statement, October 8, 2021 - Apache Stronghold Spiritual Convoy to 9th Circuit Court | See Events for schedule updates.

News Release, September 17, 2021 - News Release September 17, 2021 - SUNRISE CEREMONY
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2021 - APACHE STRONGHOLD MAKES U.S. GOVERNMENT RETREAT CAUSING 9th CIRCUIT DENIAL OF EMERGENCY INJUNCTION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2021 - FOREST SERVICE PUTS SACRED OAK FLAT LAND GIVEAWAY ON TEMPORARY HOLD "FOR SEVERAL MONTHS."
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2021 - APACHE APPEAL RULING ALLOWING SACRED OAK FLAT LAND GIVEAWAY. POWERHOUSE LAW FIRM BECKET JOINS APACHE STRONGHOLD LEGAL TEAM.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 2021 - JUDGE REFUSES INJUNCTION TO STOP SACRED OAK FLAT LAND GIVE AWAY AND DESTRUCTION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2021 - ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION REFUSES TO APPROVE DESTRUCTIVE OAK FLAT MITIGATION PLAN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, February 10, 2021 - NOTRE DAME RELIGIOUS LIBERTY LAW CLINIC JOINS OAK FLAT LAWSUIT TO PROTECT APACHE RELIGIOUS RIGHTS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, February 4, 2021 - DOJ ATTORNEY CLAIMS DESTRUCTION OF SACRED OAK FLAT PREVENTING RELIGIOUS PRACTICE "NOT A SUBSTANTIAL BURDEN" FOR APACHE. JUDGE PROMISES RULING BY FEBRUARY 12 | Read court transcript

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, January 26, 2021 - APACHE STRONGHOLD vs. U.S. PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING DATE CHANGED TO FEBRUARY 3, 2021 at 9 a.m.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, January 15, 2021 - APACHE HOLD LIEN ON OAK FLAT, PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, January 14, 2021 - APACHE FILE LIEN ON OAK FLAT, TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER TO STOP LAND TRANSFER FROM FOREST SERVICE TO FOREIGN MINING COMPANY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, January 13, 2021 - MEDIA ADVISORY: Press Conference Apache Stronghold to Host Virtual Press Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, January 12, 2021 APACHE SUE TO PROTECT RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, SAVE OAK FLAT SACRED AREA FROM DESTRUCTION BY FOREIGN MINING COMPANY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, December 20, 2020 - APACHE STRONGHOLD FOREIGN MINERS’ GRAB OF APACHE SACRED LAND SUDDENLY HALTED U.S. HIistoric Preservation Acency finds U.S. Forest Service violated Native Americans' rights in Oack Flat Sacred land crisis. Rio Tinto and BHP’s Notorious Land Grab Must Be Reversed, The U.S. Must Stop Violating Native American Religious Freedom and Human Rights

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